Actions

One year later: Las Vegas mass shooting survivors reunite

Posted: 10:06 PM, Sep 29, 2018

Updated:2018-10-01 14:55:21Z

By:
Jordan Gartner, Austin Carter, Jackie Kostek

Las Vegas shooting victim finally back home after nearly a year long recovery

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — A private reunion of those who attended the Route 91 concert on Oct. 1, 2017 was conducted at Centennial Hills Park over the weekend. It was only open only to those who attended the concert, first responders and families of the 58 victims.

"This is a day to reunite as a family," said one of the reunion organizers, Shawna Bartlett, vice president of the non-profit Love Wins. "We wanted to come back together and enjoy what we love: country music, dancing and, most importantly, each other."

More than 3,500 attended the event with 3,200 survivors in attendance.

Ticket sales were donated to families of the 58 victims or designated charities of their choice.

The event had musical performances, food vendors, counselors and those with therapy dogs.

Survivors say this reunion is helping them with the healing process.

“It brings us together it makes us feel like we’re not alone going through the PTSD and everything we’re dealing with," says Breanna Rossol.

All of the money made from ticket sales for the event will be donated to the families of the 58 victims.

Copyright 2018 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.